A Successful Social Media Campaign: Popchips

Earlier in the year, PopChips ran an extremely successful social media campaign seeking out a “VP of Pop Culture.” With one of the most social-media savvy celebrities, Ashton Kutcher, on board, PopChips was able to not only award a winner, but create huge buzz, visibility and excitement about their brand. Contest overview:

• Must “like” Facebook page to enter
• Ask fans to submit 90 second video showing why they’re the best candidate for “VP of Pop Culture”
• Encourage them to have their friends vote for their video (via also liking the page)
• Votes narrow down the top three, then Ashton Kutcher chooses the winner
• Specific “terms and conditions” page created
• Create a YouTube page specifically for the brand/this promotion

Strategy:

• Involve a celebrity – Ashton Kutcher – who will select the winner
• “Pop culture” is something any/everyone can relate to, so it’s universally applicable to a wide audience
• “Pop” (culture) is also a play on the name of their product
• Winner receives an actual job that pays $50,000
• Endorsement on TV shows (Jimmy Kimmel)
• Having videos on YouTube also allows for additional online exposure
• Create silly/fun videos as well

Numbers:

• YouTube:
  • • Channel views:  127,165
    • Total upload views:  783,803
    • Subscribers: 1,193
• Facebook:
  • Fans:  112,708
  • Contest entrants: 236